War and Society, MA
Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
The MA in War and Society is a truly unique course exploring seismic events that sparked violent change throughout the course of human history. You will investigate what war means and can discover a meaningful definition. Covering multiple contexts including the political, social, cultural, technological, historical, military and media, you will study the complex and multi-faceted relationship between war and societies.
This is a collaborative, interdisciplinary master’s programme that is enhanced by the breadth of research expertise available in the School of Culture and Communication and from the School of Social Sciences.
Key highlights
- Explores how war has driven violent change throughout human history
- Examines war through political, social, cultural, technological and military lenses
- Studies the role of media in shaping war and society
- Interdisciplinary programme drawing on two schools' research expertise
- Investigates what war means and how it can be defined
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — 2.2
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Careers this course leads to
- Researcher
- Policy Analyst
- Journalist
- Museum Curator
- Civil Servant
- Archivist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,550 per year | International: £19,300 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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